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West Sioux Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 778 students in West Sioux Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Sioux Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
778 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Sioux Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.45
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
303 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
449 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
58%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
63
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,212 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,662 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,212
$16,392
Spending / Student
$16,662
$15,968
Best West Sioux Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Sioux High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Grades: 2-5
| 209 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Grades: PK-1
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District is ranked #255 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Sioux Comm School District?
58% of West Sioux Comm School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Sioux Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,662 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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